Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Gorgeous Gerberas



















Gerberas are the flower of the week in our home - for this week.
Did you know that they are part of the sunflower family?
When you look at them it is a bit obvious isn't it?

I need to learn more about our beautiful flowers, so next week I will be starting a weekly A-Z  post on our local flowers grown in Brisbane.
Flowers that either I have grown, or my friends have grown and they have suited our climate.

How about that for a challenge?
Hoping to show you fab photos and find interesting facts and information.

Have an extra-ordinary day today.

Pam x






22 comments:

Deb said...

I love them! They were just introduced as a garden plant here this year.

Jenny said...

Love your photos Pam! And I love gerberas too, I call them the happy flower. ;-)

Anonymous said...

Hey great idea Pam, looking forward to it! Beautiful gerberas too :)

Unknown said...

Great. I have 2 empty flower beds out the front that desperately need flowers. I will definately be watching what I can plant.
Thanks
Kylie

helen tilston said...

Hi Pam
Yes, I love gerberas and thanks for pointing out they are from the sunflower family
Helen

Sarah B said...

Beautiful flowers and gorgeous images. Aren't they so cheery! I have a dark pink gerbera flowing out in the backyard at the moment. I'm not sure how it's surviving the cold!

Makeminemidcentury said...

Oh my goodness! What stunning photos, Pam. I never knew they were related to sunflowers.

I'm going to read your list with enthusiasm. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Raine and Sage said...

That's a new fact to me. As always your photos blow me away.

Naturally Carol said...

It just must be the day for flowers..I've got irises! I love your beautiful gerberas..such vibrant colours, captured wonderfully. Don't they lift your spirits!

melissa said...

Beautiful flowers Pam but your photos are just amazing!

x

brismod said...

Aren't they just exquisite! Can't wait to read your flower series next week. xx

Unknown said...

These are one of my favorites they are always so sunny and happy with all there stunning range of colours they come in. Your photo's have captured they beauty so well. Have a lovely day, dee x

the old boathouse said...

That is such a great idea Pam. I love the pic of the petals xx Katherine

Linda Lilly Cottage said...

Oh stunning photos Pam!! Such beautiful colours, even that orange!
hehe
Kiss Noises Linda

Trish *Spring Blossom* said...

Beautiful flowers and beautiful photographs!! I can't wait to read more about other flowers you post about :)

Unknown said...

Beautiful photos, I love all the colours! :) x

Unknown said...

Stunning! My Brisbane garden just has palm trees and frangipanis!

Tiff said...

Those pictures are absolutely gorgeous! I love the bright happy colours of gerbras! I am looking forward to the a to z of beautiful flowers! Loved our catch up today, I had such fun! X

Caterina Giglio said...

I adore Gerberas! such awesome color!!

beachvintage.com said...

Great Pam, i will learn something for sure xx

kit and nancy. said...

beeeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful.

DbrhH. said...

Beautiful pics. Will look forward to your A-Z flower posts for Brisbane.